Photo Gallery: Prom REDLANDS — Blue and silver stars hanging from the ceiling of Citrus Valley High School’s cafeteria welcomed dozens of special-needs students at their second annual prom Friday evening.

Hosted by the school’s PossAbilities Club, the three hour event, themed around the concept, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” was jam-packed with music, dancing and dinner from Two Guys Pizza and Pasta in Highland.

Clad in a black floral dress, senior Nancy Favela, 22, beamed as she took the dance floor, twirling members of the PossAbilities Club as pop hits from artists such as NSync, Usher and Britney Spears played over two loudspeakers posted inside the building.

The PossAbilities Club, comprised of about 60 Citrus Valley High students, spent several months organizing the prom, creating decorations and talking with teachers and advisers who work with them on a daily basis to make sure events they were planning were suitable for the evening.

Several games and activities, including a bean bag toss, were also featured for prom-goers who weren’t busy working the dance floor or posing for photos with their classmates or significant others.

“(My students) have been so excited about tonight,” said Daniel Brown, a special-education teacher. “The (PossAbilities) Club kids are amazing. They have been going above and beyond for the kids.”

Brown’s smile could not be wiped off as he watched 13 of his students interact with PossAbilities members.

His students had been looking forward to the event since it was first mentioned, he said, adding that he is anticipating his students, and others from different classrooms, will be talking about this Friday night for days to come.

“It really makes me proud of being part of this school,” he said.

Club PossAbilities President Fatima Bakar, 17, of Highland helped spearhead this year’s prom. She said she started planning the dance the second week of school and worked with local organizations to help fund the event.

Among the donors were Loma Linda University, which donated $1,000, the Optimist Club of Redlands, $500, and the Kiwanis Club of Redlands, $750.